36820 55th Avenue SAuburnWA98001



INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
Investment Verdict
Appreciation PlayThe investment thesis at 36820 55th Avenue S, Auburn, WA, 98001 in Auburn is capital appreciation. Rental yield 5.88%. The 5.88% gross yield at $399,850 falls below cash-flow thresholds, but 5% annual value growth is forecast to deliver $110,471 in additional equity by year five, an equity gain that can outpace many higher-yield markets. Ziffy Mortgage finances appreciation-play assets via DSCR (1.09) without U.S. credit history; structure with a larger down payment to optimise coverage. Total projected return: $122,660.
| This Property | City Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Rental Yield | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Monthly Cash Flow | $(445) | $350 |
City averages based on Auburn market data in our database. Property projections are estimates.
DSCR Loan Qualification
| Monthly Rental Income | $1,958 |
| Total Monthly Debt Service | $2,244 |
| DSCR Ratio | 0.87x |
Ziffy Mortgage typically prefers a DSCR of 1.0+, but in some cases you may qualify with a DSCR below 1. To explore if this deal qualifies for an investment mortgage, book time with your loan officer →
Estimates assume 6.0% rate / 30-yr fixed, 30% down, 1% tax, 0.5% insurance. Not a commitment to lend.
Single Family
Built in 1956
0.51 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98001, Auburn, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,469 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,465 (75.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,657 (21.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 347 ( 2.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $642,921 |
| Average Home Value | $727,716 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,378
Single Family
11,081
Multi-Family
1,297
Businesses
1,073



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Ziffy AI Summary
A quick, investor-focused snapshot highlighting income strength, yield potential.
| Key metrics | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $399,900 |
| Est. Rent | $3,200/mo |
| ROI | 18% |
- Attractive rent-to-price ratio for income stability
- Good fit for DSCR financing with healthy coverage


Single Family
Built in 1956
0.51 Acres lot
$N/A/sqft
No HOA
Neighborhood Data
Neighborhood data shown for ZIP Code: 98001, Auburn, WA area.
Housing Distribution
Housing Statistics
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,469 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 9,465 (75.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,657 (21.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 347 ( 2.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $642,921 |
| Average Home Value | $727,716 |
Housing Distribution
Address Breakdown
Residential
12,378
Single Family
11,081
Multi-Family
1,297
Businesses
1,073
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Listed by: Don Koonce • Windermere R E Mount Baker
Mls Name: NWMLS
Mls ID: #2435562








